A Foreigner has to apply for and obtain a valid work permit in order to work legally in the territory of Vietnam, except for the specific circumstances of work permit exemption as indicated by law. The foreigner is required to apply for a work visa or a temporary residence card to reside in Vietnam legally after obtaining a work permit. Foreigners with a temporary residence card can enter and exit Vietnam without a visa within the valid terms of their temporary residence card.

Malaysia offers several long-term residency visa options for foreign nationals who wish to live in the country for an extended period. The prominent options are the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme and Malaysia Premium Visa Investor Programme (PVIP).

Foreigners who intend to work legally in Vietnam shall hold a valid work permit or be qualified for work permit exemption. According to the relevant laws and regulations of Vietnam, foreigners may be eligible for work permit exemption under the following circumstances: Being the owner or capital contributor of a limited liability company with a capital contribution of at least VND3 billion.

The Employment Pass is a work permit that enables an expatriate to legally work and stay in Malaysia. The pass is subject to the employment contract of up to 60 months. The Expatriate Committee (EC) or relevant authorities must give approval for the foreign talent to fill a position